Dutch India
The catalogue attribution places this specimen within its regional political and monetary context.
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Dutch India: Gold Fanam, Negapatam, Early Type, Gold Coin
European Trading Company Coinsc. 17th century
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Obverse of Dutch India: Gold fanam, Negapatam, early type (c. 17th century, 0.34 g)Images are reviewed by an admin before publication.
Collector data sheet
Physical specifications
CI-DYN-B106-003- Metal
- Gold
- Weight
- 0.34 g
- Diameter
- 5 mm
- Shape
- Circular
- Edge Type
- Plain / unlisted
- Reference Catalog No.
- MNI 1604; Herrli 210 var. Formalized deity (Kali?) standing facing; reverse degenerate/geometric design
| Denomination | Fanam |
|---|---|
| Ruler / Issuer | Dutch India |
| Mint | Unattributed colonial trading-company mint |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Estimated Price Range | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,65,000 |
| Era | European Trading Company Coins |
Historical orientation
This coin in its time
Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.
Trade and cultural exchange
Coin designs, metals, standards, and inscriptions often reflect contact between neighbouring regions.
This coin’s issue period
Dutch India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.